Share Time, Earn Food Discount

AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPOTLIGHT

The John P. Piner AMVETS Post No. 30 offers extra savings and low-cost meats through the Food SHARE program. The program is conducted weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In exchange for $15 and sharing two hours of their time with their community, participants receive meats, vegetables, fruits and staple items valued at more.

For more information on the program, call James Humphrey at (407) 425-7666.

African-American spotlight

Rock Lake Elementary School celebrates 40 years of education with its 40 Days of Celebrations that continue through Nov. 13 with daily activities involving the teachers, students, parents and community. On Nov. 18, a commemorative ceremony is planned in the morning and a semiformal gala in the evening. All current and former principals, teachers, staff members, students and their parents are invited. The school is at 408 N. Tampa Ave. in Orlando. For details, call (407) 245-1880.

A support group for women whose spouses live and work in another state is being organized. There is no cost to join. Military wives are welcome. For details, call (407) 291-1120.

The African-American Historical and Genealogical Society will have its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., downtown Orlando. Highlights from the national conference and new print and computer resources for research will be discussed. For details, call Stuart W. Doyle at (407) 896-6890.

An Evening in White Worship and Praise Service is planned for Saturday at 6 p.m. at Orlando Institutional Church of God in Christ, 401 Ivey Lane, Orlando. The theme is ''A Godly Woman Is to Be Praised'' with guest speaker Thelma J. Dudley. The event is sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministers' Wives and Widows Council of Orlando. For details, call (407) 296-7868 or (407) 351-1937.

DIVERSe ORLANDO!, in conjunction with the Central Florida YMCA Black Achievers, will conduct an Aquatics Orientation & Water Safety Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA Aquatics Center on International Drive. Nationally recognized swim instructor and coach Lee Pitts will be featured at the event. For more information on other water safety workshops, call Erik Denson at (407) 657-6032.

The National Society of Black Engineers, Central Florida Alumni Chapter, plans a general body meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. Dr. John Bellamo will discuss nutrition and chiropractic health. For information, call (407) 262-2682.

The Ivey Lane Family Caring & Nurturing Center will have an open house Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun for the entire family is planned. The center is at 4439 Old Winter Garden Road, Suite A, Orlando. The center is funded by the Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children. For details, call (407) 523-3004.

American Legion Auxiliary plans a country-western Dance Oct. 11 beginning at 9 p.m. The dance will be at the post home, 610 Irene St., Orlando. The cost is $5. For details, call (407) 294-7228 after 6 p.m.